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Groomer

 

Job Description

Groomers are the folks who spend their nights farming all the snow, "laying down corduroy" for the following days' sliders. They also spend their time taming new snowfalls, rebuilding ski runs, building terrain features for terrain parks and generally creating an awesome skiing/boarding experience for guests.
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Career Profiles

When she first heard snow groomer's talking about being anxious to get back in the snow cats after the long summer break, Christine Kissick didn't believe them. "I heard them say grooming was addictive, that you're going to want to keep operating the snow cats," said Christine. "I thought it was a bunch of bull." But once she got on the machines and started grooming for herself, she suddenly understood. Read more . . .

Salary Info

Average hourly wage:
$16.00 to $21.00

*Not including bonuses or incentives

Education & Training

What kind of education and training is required to become a groomer? Find out here.

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